| There is a lot of controversy these days over | | | | rare tropical fish, which might need more exacting |
| rare and exotic pets, and included in that | | | | water conditions and may have special dietary |
| controversy is question of whether or not you | | | | needs. Many fish are very sturdy and can |
| should keep rare tropical fish. Some may argue | | | | withstand changes in their tank water whereas |
| that rare animals of any variety should not be | | | | some rare tropical fish are more delicate and |
| taken from their natural habitat so that they can | | | | need constant checking when it comes to the |
| breed and be as healthy as possible, while others | | | | water's pH, chemical, bacteria, and so on. If you |
| argue that keeping any animal in captivity can | | | | want your fish to live you're going to need to be |
| actually be safer than letting it loose in the wild. | | | | sure you're taking care of it properly. You also |
| And since keeping rare tropical fish means that | | | | need to be aware of their dietary needs, as |
| they won't be in the ocean near predators and | | | | some cannot do so well with plain flake fish food. |
| other harmful elements, and they'll be kept in a | | | | They may need special live feed or may also |
| closed and controlled environment, is there really | | | | need supplements added to their diet. These |
| any harm to this? Let's take a look at some of | | | | things can be costly, so do your research and |
| the pros and cons of keeping rare tropical fish | | | | comparison shopping beforehand and make sure |
| and then of course you can make up your own | | | | you can fit these things into your budget. And of |
| mind regarding this subject. | | | | course there is the cost of the rare tropical fish |
| The first thing to consider about rare tropical fish | | | | itself! Some can run hundreds and even thousands |
| is where they've come from. Obviously if you're | | | | of dollars, and yet you should also keep in mind |
| buying them from a private seller you want to | | | | their life spans. How do you feel about spending |
| make sure that he or she is obtaining these fish | | | | that much money on a fish that lives only a few |
| legally. Some people are not against smuggling | | | | years, if even that? Weigh this carefully and be |
| exotic pets out of countries without proper | | | | sure you can afford this type of temporary |
| paperwork. On the other hand some breeders of | | | | investment. |
| rare tropical fish are licensed to breed them on | | | | Only you can decide if any rare tropical fish are |
| their own and may have their own fish farms and | | | | right for you and your aquarium. Keep in mind if |
| aquariums where they raise them. It's up to you | | | | you're doing the right thing for the fish as well, |
| to find these things out for sure. | | | | and in the end you're sure to make the right |
| You also need to keep in mind the expense and | | | | decision. |
| care that may be needed with some breeds of | | | | |